The passing of Most Rev. Kt. Herbert A. Fisher, C.B.C.S.

Earlier today, 21 August 2015, we lost a great man. Herb, at 90 years old, was a living legend amongst the Orders of Freemasonry, and his accomplishments and contributions to the gentle craft, the brotherhood of the Rosy Cross and to Templary will be chronicled for centuries to come. Those of us who were privileged to count him as not only a brother but as a friend with whom we shared intimate moments and conversations with, can take some satisfaction in knowing that Herb leaves behind such a legacy.

Herbert Arthur Fisher was born on November 19, 1924 in Portlock, Virginia to Charles Cleveland Fisher and SallyLatimer.He served in the Pacific AirCommand of the United States Army and the 1938th Corps ofEngineers ofthe Army Air Corps and was discharged as a T/5 (Technician, 5th Class). Herb went on to serve in the most prestigious ranks of invitational and Christian Orders of Freemasonry in the world, notably as Secretary General of the High Council of the Societas Rosicruciana In Civitatibus Federates and as Great Prior and then Great Chancellor of the Great Priory of America Knights Beneficent of the Holy City. His name is well known amongst the leadership of the various obediences of mainstream and regular Freemasonry from Geneva to Scotland to Brazil and Mexico.

In 1951, he married Jacqueline Anne Wentz (deceased). From this union three children were born: Kelly Ann Cappetta (David), Todd Steven Fisher and Kerry Irene Fisher. On April 23rd, 1977, Herb married his wife Phyllis. He is survived by a beautiful family of children, grandchildren (Meredith, Taryn, Brandy, Jessica, Anastasia, Scott, Galyna, Rachel, Haily, Victoria, Ethan and Christian) and great grand children.

NOTICE: Memorial Services celebrating Herb's life will be held@

Lynnhaven Chapel/Crematory

3600 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 463-0150

NOTE: Visitation will be Monday beginning at 4 pm with a service following at 5 pm

Herb's Masonic Curriculum Vitae is extensive to say the least, but he always insisted that it start off with the following two phrases:

Lest We Forget “All Glory is Fleeting”

CRAFT FREEMASONRY
He was Entered, Passed and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in South Norfolk Lodge No. 339 in 1949.

He proudly served as Grand Registrar of the Grand College of Rites for 21 years. Harold Van Buren Voorhies appointed him to the position as a trial by fire. Herb would go on to be honored as a PAST GRAND CHANCELLOR, Grand Cross and Past Grand Registrar Ad Vitam.

Fifty Year Member: South Norfolk Masonic Lodge No. 339 AF&AM, (1999)

Senior Past Master and Fellow, Virginia Research Lodge No 1777 AF&AM (Premier Lodge of Research in Virginia)Grand Representative of Grand Lodge of Romania near Grand Lodge of VA.

YORK RITE Memberships, offices, positions and honors1. Grand Commander Virginia 1978-1979 2. Honorary Past Department Commander 19913. Senior Aide de Camp the following Most Eminent Grand MastersA. Donald Hinslea Smith 1985- 1988 B. Marvin Edward Fowler 1988- 1991C. William Henry Thornley,Jr. 1991- 1994D. Blair Christy Mayford 1994- 1997E. James Morris Ward 1997- 20004. Chairman Necrology Committee 1991-2000 5. Knight Commander Temple, Grand Encampment, KT6. Knight Grand Cross of the Temple, Grand Encampment, KT7. Member Grand Masters Club, ( Eye Foundation), # 1976 for year 1993 & # 4016 for year 2002HOLY ROYAL ARCH KNIGHT TEMPLAR PRIESTSMember No. 1755 Garden of Gethsemane No. II December 12, 19641. Knight of the Christian Mark2. Knight of St Paul3. Knight of Patmos4. Knight of Death5. Knight of the Black Cross6. Knight of Bethany7. Knight of the White Cross8. Knight of Saint John9. Knight Priest of the Holy Sepulchre10.Knight Priest of the Holy Order of Wisdom11.Holy and Illustrious Order of the Cross12.Knight Priest of Eleusis or Elysium13.Knight of Harodim14.Knight of the North15.Knight of the South16.Knight and Prince of the Sanctuary17.Knight Grand Cross of St Paul18.Knight of St John the Baptist19.Knight Rosae Crucis20.Knight of the Triple Cross or of the Three Crosses21.Knight of the Holy Grave or of the Sepulchre22.Knight of the Holy Virgin Mary23.Knight of the White Cross of Torpichen24.Grand Trinitarian Knight of St John25.Knight Grand Cross of Saint John26.Knight Priest of Jerusalem27.Knight of Palestine28.Knight of the Most Holy Cross29.Knight Priest of the Tabernacle30.Knight of the Redemption or of Mercy31.Knight of Truth32.Knight of the Red Cross of Rome33.Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest

Herb shares a moment with Michael N. Buckley the Supreme Magus of the Order of the Rose and Cross while Dr. Trevor Stewart makes his remarks from the podium

A personal friend of +Robert Amadou, Herb considered the Scottish Rectified Regime to be his life's obsession, and he was eternally grateful to Harold V.B. Voorhis for introducing him to the likes of Lewis Richter of Ohio, Dr. Peacher et al.SCOTTISH RECTIFIED RITEGreat Priory of America, Knights Beneficient of the Holy City, CBCS (Ne Plus Ultra)

SCOTTISH RITEA&ASR Southern Jurisdiction32nd Degree

post initiatory libations with his favorite single malt

ROYAL ORDER of SCOTLANDBrother of the Royal Order of H.R.M. and Knight Rose Croix of the Knights of the R.S.Y.C.S.Order of DEMOLAYLegionaire, Honorary Legion of HonourMasonic Brotherhood of the Blue Forget Me Not Member Number 208Allied Masonic DegreesMost Venerable Sovereign Grand Master, KGC 1991Marvin Edward Fowler Distinguished Service Award (First Recipient) 2002Grand Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus 2004Society of the Six - Founder and Chief Officer (1969)The Order of St. PatrickValley of Fort Worth, TexasValley of Raleigh, North CarolinaIllustrious Order of HoraceCommonwealth of VirginiaKeeper of the Stables andCustodian of the ArkGrand Order of Imps, InternationalMember No. 006 March 4th, 1997HONORARY GRAND COMMANDER GENERAL ORDER BATH February 13th,2004.

Honorary Member & Knight of the Spur Trinity Commandery No. 17, New Jersey 2006University of Louisville - Adopted Alumni Society Member (1994)Grand Knight of the Epsilon Chapter of the Black Eagle in the Sacred and Noble Order of the Knights CORVIDAKnight Commander of the United Templar Rites under the Patriarch of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church4th degree in the Swedenborgian RiteGrand Sovereign in the Ancient & Accepted RiteElect Master Cohen in the Saint Sulpice Lodge of Knight Masons Elus Cohen of the UniverseKnight of the Holy Ghost, Commandery of St FinnianHonorary Magus, ORC